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NIDM, NDMA organize workshop on Earthquake Risk Reduction, Resilient Infrastructure

The National Institute of Disaster Management and the National Disaster Management Authority today organized a day-long workshop on the Capacity Building Programme for Earthquake Risk Reduction in New Delhi. The workshop witnessed discussions on improving preparedness and reducing damage control dur...

March 4, 2025 12:42 PM March 4, 2025 12:42 PM

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Steve Smith confident as Australia prepares for spin challenge against unbeaten India

Australian captain Steve Smith expressed quiet confidence ahead of his team's high-stakes semifinal clash against India, acknowledging the challenge of facing an unbeaten opponent while emphasizing Australia's readiness for the conditions at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Despite an unusual to...

March 4, 2025 12:37 PM March 4, 2025 12:37 PM

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FIR filed against Maharashtra SP chief over remarks defending Mughal ruler Aurangzeb

An FIR has been registered against Maharashtra Samajwadi Party (SP) chief and MLA Abu Azmi over his alleged remarks defending Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. His statement has sparked widespread controversy, drawing sharp criticism from political leaders across the spectrum. The controversy erupted after Az...

March 4, 2025 1:31 PM March 4, 2025 1:31 PM

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Bombay HC stays FIR order against ex-SEBI chief, 5 others

The Bombay High Court today granted a stay on the order of a special PMLA court directing the Maharashtra Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to file an FIR against former Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and other SEBI and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) officials in...

March 4, 2025 11:46 AM March 4, 2025 11:46 AM

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NHRC orders on-spot probe into Nepali student’s alleged suicide at KIIT University

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed an on-spot inquiry into the alleged suicide of Nepali student Prakriti Lamsal at the Bhubaneswar-based KIIT University in Odisha. Considering the seriousness of the matter, the Commission has directed the Registrar (Law) and two other officers...

March 4, 2025 11:34 AM March 4, 2025 11:34 AM

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Uttarakhand approves ‘Mukhyamantri Ekal Mahila Swarozgar Yojana’

The Uttarakhand government has approved the “Mukhyamantri Ekal Mahila Swarozgar Yojana,” aimed at empowering unmarried, divorced, abandoned, destitute, and differently-abled single women by providing them with financial assistance of up to 2 lakh rupees. Under this scheme, 75 per cent of the amount ...

March 4, 2025 11:24 AM March 4, 2025 11:24 AM

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India remains Sri Lanka’s top tourist source with over 80,000 arrivals in early 2025

India remained Sri Lanka’s top tourist source, accounting for almost 80,000 tourist arrivals in the first two months of 2025. The data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority revealed that 492,000 tourists were welcomed during the same period, which has been the second best after 201...

March 4, 2025 8:28 AM March 4, 2025 8:28 AM

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IMD forecasts widespread rain or snow in Western Himalayas

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast fairly widespread to widespread rainfall or snowfall over the Western Himalayan Region today. Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall or snowfall accompanied by isolated thunderstorms and lightning is very likely over Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgi...

March 4, 2025 8:26 AM March 4, 2025 8:26 AM

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2 dead as car plows into crowd in Germany

In Germany, at least two persons have been confirmed dead, and several injured after a car plowed into a crowd in downtown Mannheim city yesterday.   The local police authorities have arrested a suspect and are investigating whether it was an accident or an attack. The exact number of injured i...